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Autism Ontario Announced as Recipient of Autism Speaks Canada 2021 Community Grant

Autism Ontario ANNOUNCED AS RECIPIENT OF AUTISM SPEAKS 2021 COMMUNITY GRANT Download the PDF FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Toronto, Ontario – April 13, 2022 Autism Ontario is pleased to announce that it is a recipient of the Autism Speaks Canada 2021 Community Grant, alongside its partners Variety Village / Variety – the Children’s Charity (Ontario), Apex Academy Online, and Partners for Planning for the Strong Minds Through Active Bodies: Promoting Autistic Mental Health Through Physical Activity and Planning project. Autism Speaks Canada 2021 Community Grants fund evidence-informed projects to
Autisme Ontario

Autisme Ontario choisi comme bénéficiaire d’une subvention communautaire Autism Speaks Canada pour 2021

Autism Ontario CHoisi comme bÉnÉficiaire d'une subvention communautaire autism speaks canada pour 2021 Télécharger le PDF POUR DIFFUSION IMMÉDIATE – Toronto (Ontario) – le 24 mars 2022 Autisme Ontario a le plaisir d’annoncer qu’il est le bénéficiaire d’une subvention communautaire Autism Speaks Canada 2021, avec ses partenaires Variety Village / Variety - the Children’s Charity (Ontario) et Apex Academy Online, ainsi que Partners for Planning pour le programme Strong Minds Through Active Bodies: Promoting Autistic Mental Health Through Physical Activity and Planning. Les subventions

Our Partners

Autism Ontario achieves its mission through partnerships that help shape priorities and inform advocacy efforts aligned with our mission of creating a supportive and inclusive Ontario for autism. We collaborate with a variety of academic centres, hospitals, service providers, and non-profit organizations. This includes active partnerships and collaboration, expertise sharing and consultation, community engagement, and knowledge translation.

Nos partenaires

Pour accomplir sa mission, qui consiste à bâtir un Ontario plus solidaire et plus inclusif pour les personnes autistes, Autisme Ontario noue des partenariats qui aident à définir les priorités et à éclairer les efforts de revendication. Nous œuvrons avec divers centres universitaires, hôpitaux, fournisseurs de services et organismes sans but lucratif, dans le cadre de collaborations qui prennent plusieurs formes : partenariats et collaboration active, échange d’expertise et consultation, mobilisation communautaire et transfert de savoir.
Autism Ontario

One to One Summer Support Worker Reimbursement Fund Open for Applications

Great news! Families who need support for their child on the autism spectrum this summer can now apply for the One to One Summer Support Worker Reimbursement Fund until May 31, 2022. The 2022 One to One Summer Support Worker Reimbursement Fund is available to Ontario families of children or youth with an autism spectrum disorder diagnosis who retain the services of a one-to-one support worker or send their child to a camp or in-person or virtual program. Maximum reimbursements of $600 per child or youth (up to their 18th birthday) will be made to subsidize services purchased between July and
Autisme Ontario

Le fonds de remboursement des travailleurs de soutien individuel pour l'été est ouverte pour les demandes en ligne

Oyez Oyez! Les familles qui aimeraient avoir du soutien pour leur enfant autiste cet été peuvent maintenant présenter, jusqu’au 31 mai 2022, une demande au Fonds de remboursement des travailleurs de soutien individuel pour l'été. Le fonds de remboursement des travailleurs de soutien individuel pour l’été 2022 est mis à la disposition des familles ontariennes avec des enfants ou adolescents autistes qui font appel aux services d’un travailleur de soutien individuel ou pour que leur enfant puisse participer à un camp ou à un programme durant la période estivale. Un remboursement maximum de 600 $

Options d’adhésion

Veuillez consulter notre nouvelle page sur les adhésions et les abonnements pour obtenir des informations actualisées.
Autism Ontario

Autism Ontario 2022 Pre-Budget Consultation Submission

Autism Ontario 2022 PRE-BUDGET CONSULTATION SUBMISSION February 11, 2022 Honourable Peter Bethlenfalvy Minister of Finance c/o Budget Secretariat, Frost Building North, 3rd Floor 95 Grosvenor Street Toronto ON M7A 1Z1 Submitted by Email: submissions@ontario.ca Dear Minister Bethlenfalvy, Autism Ontario is grateful for the opportunity to have verbally presented key highlights of this submission to you and your team on January 28, 2022. As the province again reacted to the coronavirus pandemic for another year and with no clear end in sight, Autism Ontario continues its many programs online. We

A Webinar Series : Focus on Autistic Girls and Teens : Session One: Parents/Caregivers of girls 10 and younger

A Webinar Series : Focus on Autistic Girls and Teens 

The focus of this four-part webinar series is on conversations related to healthy development of autistic girls and teenage girls. Both parents and young autistic people will benefit from topics related to independence, privacy, menstruation and dating and friendship relationships.  

Session One: Parents/Caregivers of girls 10 and younger 

This webinar will provide information to support parents and caregivers in feeling confident to address topics related to healthy sexual development.  

Topics will include how to support independence, privacy, boundaries and topics about hygiene and self care.  

Additional sessions in this series:

Session Two: Parents/Caregivers of girls 10 and older

Session Three for Autistic Girls: Healthy Friendships and Relationships

Session Four for Autistic Girls: Puberty and Menstruation

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Speaker: 

Stephanie Moeser is a social worker living and working in Peterborough, ON. As a part time faculty at Fleming College, she teaches in the Mental Health and Addictions, Social Service Worker and Developmental Service Worker programs.  Originally from Toronto, a focus of Stephanie’s clinical work has been in supporting people with Autism Spectrum Disorders and their families. In her private practice Stephanie provides mental health supports addressing areas of relationships, wellness, and issues related to managing mental health challenges such as anxiety and mood disorders. She has a specialization in supporting autistic students attending post-secondary education, and girls, women and trans and non-binary people on the spectrum.  

Over the years Stephanie has presented on the topic of wellness and selfcare to parents/caregivers, people living with disabilities, mental health professionals and allied health professionals. This past month she has provided a series of webinars on this topic for Autism Ontario. She is passionate about the need to talk about feelings and to integrate active compassion into one own’s life, especially during this difficult time.

Disclaimer: Opinions reflected in this webinar are those of the speaker(s) and presenter(s), and do not necessarily reflect Autism Ontario’s views. Please note Autism Ontario does not endorse any specific therapy, product, treatment, strategy, opinions, service, or individual. We do, however, endorse your right to information. Autism Ontario strongly believes that it is important to do your own research and make your own informed decisions. 

Une série de webinaires portant sur les filles et les adolescentes autistes : Séance no 1 : Parents et aidants de filles de dix ans et moins (en anglais)

Une série de webinaires portant sur les filles et les adolescentes autistes 

Cette série de webinaires en quatre parties est axée sur les conversations liées au développement sain des filles et des adolescentes autistes. Tant les parents que les jeunes autistes tireront profit des sujets liés à l’indépendance, à la vie privée, aux menstruations et aux relations amoureuses et amicales.  

Séance no 1 : Parents et aidants de filles de dix ans et moins 

Ce webinaire fournira des informations pour aider les parents et les aidants à se sentir en confiance pour aborder les sujets liés à un développement sexuel sain.  

Les sujets présentés porteront notamment sur la manière de parler de thèmes comme l’indépendance, la vie privée, les limites, l’hygiène et les autosoins.  

Séances supplémentaires dans cette série :

Séance no 2 : Parents et aidants de filles de dix ans et plus (en anglais)

Séance no 3 – Filles autistes : Amitiés et relations saines (en anglais)

Séance no 4 – Filles autistes : Puberté et menstruations (en anglais)

Biographie de la présentatrice : 

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Stephanie Moeser est une travailleuse sociale qui vit et travaille à Peterborough, en Ontario. En tant que professeure à temps partiel au Fleming College, elle enseigne dans les programmes de santé mentale et de toxicomanie, de travail social et de services de développement.  Originaire de Toronto, Stephanie a concentré son travail clinique sur le soutien aux personnes ayant un trouble du spectre de l’autisme et à leurs familles. Dans son cabinet privé, Stephanie offre un soutien en matière de santé mentale dans les domaines des relations, du bien-être et des questions liées à la gestion des problèmes de santé mentale, tels que l’anxiété et les troubles de l’humeur. Elle s’est spécialisée dans le soutien aux étudiants autistes qui suivent des études postsecondaires, ainsi qu’aux filles, aux femmes et aux personnes trans et non binaires du spectre.  

Au fil des ans, Stephanie a fait des présentations sur le thème du bien-être et des autosoins à des parents, des aidants, des personnes vivant avec un handicap, des professionnels de la santé mentale et des professionnels paramédicaux. Dans le dernier mois, elle a animé une série de webinaires sur ce sujet pour Autisme Ontario. Stephanie accorde énormément d’importance à la nécessité de parler de ses sentiments et d’intégrer la compassion active dans sa propre vie, en particulier pendant cette période difficile.

Déni de responsabilité : Les opinions exprimées dans ce webinaire sont celles des conférenciers et des présentateurs et ne reflètent pas nécessairement les points de vue d’Autisme Ontario. Prenez note qu'Autisme Ontario ne donne son appui à aucun produit, thérapie, traitement, stratégie, opinion, service ou individu en particulier. Nous appuyons cependant votre droit à l'information. À nos yeux, il est très important que vous fassiez vos propres recherches afin de prendre vous-même des décisions éclairées.

Diagnostic Terminology

The terminology, the words or terms we use to diagnose Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), is constantly changing. As assessment tools are developed, the set of described behaviours are defined in new ways. There have been many changes made to the diagnostic terminology over time, and while it is important to know the history, what is most important is meeting the needs of autistic people and their families. In Canada and the United States, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) is widely used by clinicians and psychiatrists for the classification of mental disorders. In

La terminologie du diagnostic

La terminologie, c’est-à-dire les mots ou les termes que nous utilisons pour diagnostiquer le TSA, change constamment. Au fur et à mesure que des outils d’évaluation sont développés, certains des comportements décrits sont définis de nouvelles façons. Au Canada et aux États-Unis, le Manuel diagnostique et statistique des troubles mentaux (DSM) (en anglais seulement) est largement utilisé par les cliniciens et les psychiatres pour classer les troubles mentaux. En 2013, l’American Psychiatric Association a publié la cinquième édition de ce manuel (DSM‑5). Dans les éditions antérieures, les

A Webinar Series : Focus on Autistic Girls and Teens Session Two: Parents/Caregivers of girls 10 and older

A Webinar Series : Focus on Autistic Girls and Teens 

The focus of this four-part webinar series is on conversations related to healthy development of autistic girls and teenage girls. Both parents and young autistic people will benefit from topics related to independence, privacy, menstruation and dating and friendship relationships.  

Session Two: Parents/Caregivers of girls 10 and older 

This webinar will provide information to parents and caregivers about how to support your child’s transition through puberty.  

Topics will include how to talk about menstruation, self care, privacy and healthy sexual development. 

Additional sessions in this series:

Session One: Parents/Caregivers of girls 10 and younger

Session Three for Autistic Girls: Healthy Friendships and Relationships

Session Four for Autistic Girls: Puberty and Menstruation

SM

Speaker: 

Stephanie Moeser is a social worker living and working in Peterborough, ON. As a part time faculty at Fleming College, she teaches in the Mental Health and Addictions, Social Service Worker and Developmental Service Worker programs.  Originally from Toronto, a focus of Stephanie’s clinical work has been in supporting people with Autism Spectrum Disorders and their families. In her private practice Stephanie provides mental health supports addressing areas of relationships, wellness, and issues related to managing mental health challenges such as anxiety and mood disorders. She has a specialization in supporting autistic students attending post-secondary education, and girls, women and trans and non-binary people on the spectrum.  

Over the years Stephanie has presented on the topic of wellness and selfcare to parents/caregivers, people living with disabilities, mental health professionals and allied health professionals. This past month she has provided a series of webinars on this topic for Autism Ontario. She is passionate about the need to talk about feelings and to integrate active compassion into one own’s life, especially during this difficult time. 

Disclaimer: Opinions reflected in this webinar are those of the speaker(s) and presenter(s), and do not necessarily reflect Autism Ontario’s views. Please note Autism Ontario does not endorse any specific therapy, product, treatment, strategy, opinions, service, or individual. We do, however, endorse your right to information. Autism Ontario strongly believes that it is important to do your own research and make your own informed decisions.

Monica Richardson, Fund Development Manager, Autism Ontario

'Tis the Season for Giving

2 minute read - This holiday season, won’t it be wonderful to look someone in the eye again in person, see a smile, and share in the festivities? This is truly one of the best gifts we could receive. We will have a chance to do something kind, whether it's by sharing a meal, giving a present, or even hugging a special person! Autism Ontario was blessed with acts of kindness all year. We are grateful to the staff and volunteers who stay steadfast in their efforts to make a difference for people with autism. We have been able to continue to support thousands of people across Ontario. And we are

Programs & Services

Autism Ontario offers unique, local autism programs and services designed to support individuals with autism and their families in reaching their full potential. Our regions are actively running programming for autistic children, youth and adults, as well as parent and caregiver support groups. "The cooking class was amazing. My son and I had so much fun making so many different foods. We enjoyed [the class] and learned so much. The chef was very nice." (Virtual Youth Cooking Program participant) "My daughter has a passion for art and this workshop was a perfect fir for her. Everyone was super

Programmes et Services

Autisme Ontario offre des programmes et services locaux, spécialisés en autisme, qui aident les familles à réaliser leur potentiel.
Monica Richardson, Fund Development Manager, Autism Ontario

Safe and inclusive family time – you help make this gift a reality!

2 minute read - For many of us, being with family and doing everyday activities like shopping, going on trips, and walking through festive holiday markets is simple and does not require a lot of pre-planning. That’s not the case for many families with autistic children. For example, you may need to plan your outing well in advance for a time that’s not busy or distracting. You may also have to bring along a support worker, which can mean additional planning and expenses. Over the years, Autism Ontario’s staff and volunteers have established some amazing partnerships which have enabled us to

Volunteer with the South Region

There are many opportunities to volunteer with Autism Ontario. Whether you are looking for something casual or something more committed, there is a volunteer role suited to you. Here are some of the ways you can volunteer with Autism Ontario: Administrative: help with mailings, thank you letters, etc. Events: we run events year-round, which require volunteers to keep them running smoothly Whether you want to lend a hand with administrative work, help with event planning, volunteer at an event, or sit on a committee, we encourage you to become a volunteer and help us raise awareness of Autism
Margaret Spoelstra

Together, we are making a difference

At this time of year, we naturally reflect on what has happened in our lives and around the world. And in the brief moments of stillness or chaos of the year-end holiday celebrations, we can reflect on what truly matters and express our gratitude. We look forward to the coming year with renewed optimism and how we may renew ourselves and positively impact the world we live in. As I look back at the past year, I am grateful for your continued and active support. Although the pandemic and other events have made 2021 a challenging year, Autism Ontario has continued with the work of making autism
Margaret Spoelstra

Ensemble, nous faisons bouger les choses

Cette période de l’année nous incite à réfléchir à ce qui s’est passé dans notre vie et dans le monde. Et dans les brefs moments de calme ou de chaos qui entourent le temps des Fêtes, nous pouvons penser à ce qui compte vraiment et exprimer notre gratitude. Nous envisageons l’année qui vient avec un regain d’optimisme, en réfléchissant à la manière dont nous pourrons nous renouveler et influencer positivement le monde qui nous entoure. En faisant la rétrospective de l’année écoulée, je vous suis reconnaissante de votre indéfectible soutien actif. Même si la pandémie et d’autres événements ont
Autism Ontario

From the goodness of their hearts

The SAAAC Autism Centre Goodness Gift Program began in 2015 with two people and the goal of providing employment experience for people from neurodiverse communities who would typically have difficulty finding and maintaining employment. Since then, the program has grown in both size and scope. The onset of the pandemic has only made finding and maintaining employment even more difficult. According to an August 2020 Statistics Canada report, one-third of people with disabilities surveyed reported a temporary or permanent job loss due to the pandemic. Even during these difficult times, SAAAC's
Sherron Grant, Parent and Advocate

The Black Parents Support Group: A response to the isolation of a pandemic 

Support, isolation, funding, resources, friends...these are the things that many families who care for someone with special needs think and worry about. For many of these families, their circle of support is quite small. This is often the case for racialized communities who have a child with special needs. The Black Parents of Children and Adults with a Disability Support Group (BPSG) was created by my husband and me to provide a safe space for families of African descent to come together to meet and connect, share resources, expertise, and needs, and to inspire and support one another through
Kathleen Patterson, Parent and Guest writer

The Pygmalion Effect

I usually preach humility and any success is celebrated quietly in my family. I am allowing myself to break this rule to highlight a moment of sheer bliss in my life—my very own Olympic medal, my Everest. A few days ago, at the age of 22, my son Alexandre was admitted to the master’s program in Public and International Affairs that he had applied for, with an entrance scholarship and an honorary scholarship. My son was diagnosed with autism at the age of 7, just as he began his first year of elementary school. Back then, I knew little about autism except for the few pages I had studied in the